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Q: Why are sea urchines called porcupines of the sea?
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star fish are related to sea urchines, sea cucumbers, and the clitterus. that's what their related to.


Are mermaids sea urchines?

No mermaids and sea urchins are different creatures. However if a very young mermaid were to hang about the sea lanes not doing anything in particular then she could be termed a 'sea urchin' if we were to take the language loosely enough.


What are baby porcupines called?

Baby porcupines are known as Pups or Porcupettes


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What are femal porcupines?

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Do sea urchins make any movements?

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Where can porcupines be found in Australia?

There are no porcupines in Australia; hence, they are simply called porcupines. Australia has its own unique species of egg-laying mamal (monotreme) called an echidna. The echidna has spines, but apart from that, it bears no resemblance to the porcupine whatsoever.


What is a group of porcupine called?

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What are a group of porcupines called?

The word you seek is 'prickle'.


What is the name of the prickely things on a porcupines back?

Porcupines are rodents with spines (or quills as the are also known).